Definitions
- Referring to the process of assigning a different cause or explanation to a behavior or event. - Describing the act of changing one's initial attribution of a behavior or event based on new information or evidence. - Talking about the revision of a previous attribution to a more accurate or appropriate one.
- Referring to the process of assigning a cause or explanation to a behavior or event. - Describing the act of identifying the source or origin of a particular statement or idea. - Talking about the assignment of responsibility or credit for a particular action or outcome.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve assigning a cause or explanation to a behavior or event.
- 2Both can be used in psychology and social sciences.
- 3Both are related to understanding human behavior and decision-making.
- 4Both can involve a change or revision of the initial attribution.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Attribution focuses on assigning a cause or explanation, while reattribution focuses on changing or revising the initial attribution.
- 2Purpose: Attribution is used to understand behavior or decision-making, while reattribution is used to correct or improve the accuracy of the initial attribution.
- 3Timing: Attribution is typically done initially, while reattribution is done after new information or evidence is discovered.
- 4Scope: Attribution can be used in a wide range of contexts, while reattribution is more specific and often used in psychology or therapy.
- 5Connotation: Attribution is neutral, while reattribution may imply a correction or improvement of the initial attribution.
Remember this!
Attribution and reattribution both involve assigning a cause or explanation to a behavior or event. However, the difference between them lies in their focus, purpose, timing, scope, and connotation. Attribution is used to understand behavior or decision-making, while reattribution is used to correct or improve the accuracy of the initial attribution. Attribution is typically done initially, while reattribution is done after new information or evidence is discovered. Attribution can be used in a wide range of contexts, while reattribution is more specific and often used in psychology or therapy.
